best overall
Chemex pour-over carafe
Buy the branded thick filters too — they're what make the signature clean cup.
Why it made the cut
Our verdict
Buy the branded thick filters too — they're what make the signature clean cup.
An elegant glass pour-over carafe that makes a clean, bright cup and looks good left on the counter.
Good fit when
- coffee ritual
- useful upgrade
- homebody
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The tradeoffs
Look for a set that includes filters and a sturdy ceramic dripper.
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